Planning is crucial to a security system upgrade or a new unified solution design. This is especially true for IP video surveillance systems, and virtually every system in your security solution requires that IT staff be involved at some level.

The planning and installation phases are time consuming and heavy on the budget. Because of this, less consideration—and budget—is invested in post-installation support. And yet, the post-installation support is what protects the original investment.

Security systems require regularly scheduled service updates. When a manufacturer releases a critical software or firmware update, immediate action is required. Without a plan, you may be vulnerable.